Hearty Savory Biscuits under Gravy.

SO hearty, MJ couldn't even finish his. Now that's hearty!

This morning's b-fast was throw together with Gimmie Lean veggie sausage, left over gravy and minimal ingredients for biscuits. Here's to living on a tight budget!

Improvised Savory Biscuits

Preheat: 350

Mix:

• 2 cups  flour
  
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
  
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme
• pinch of parsley
• 2 tbsp. flax sprinkles

 Add:

• 3/4 cup milk
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Mix together with a fork (or pastry blender). Roll out with rolling pin until about 1/2 thick. Cut with biscuit cutter or water glass. Place on greased cookie sheet, bake about 18-20 minutes.

(In the future I would use margarine, but we were out. Too much cinnamon & sugar toast this week!)

Meanwhile:

Brown and crumble 1/2 package of Gimmie Lean in 1-2 tbsp. olive oil on medium heat. We like out "meat" really brown and crumbly. Cook to your liking.

Basic Vegetarian Gravy - A staple in my kitchen this Fall

About 3 tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. flour

Cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
Add a splash of soy milk and let thicken.
I continue this process until I have added about 3/4 c. "milk"

Then I continue to add vegetable broth, using 1 cup boiling water to 1 tsp. of Better Than Bullion** Vegetable flavor. I will add approximately 2 cups throughout the process.

I then like to add salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and soy sauce to taste.
Each time I make the gravy different. The most important part is the beginning roux making.  Continue to stir with a whisk to avoid lumpy gravy. 'Cuz who wants lumpy gravy!? NOT me!

When your gravy has met your consistency and flavor standards, add the sausage, turn stove to low and let simmer for a few.

Pour on biscuits and enjoy on a rainy Saturday morning in October!


**Better than Bullion is awesome because:
-It makes soooo much broth
-It does not contain MSG

-It is mushroom free! ( I am VERY allergic to mushrooms)

 

Take that Chicago Diner!! <3

Shopping Update.

That whole shopping exertion from last week is still going strong. I may have purchased too much food. There is a half-eaten pan of Lasagna and an enormous tupperware of Fried-Rice in the fridge..
Mat had made a few small purchases from Trader Joe's on Sunday. Like, stuff we've run out of.. Earth Balance, Bread, Oatmeal, Soup, Veggie Broth, Yogurt, Yogurt Cheese (my request!!) .. we haven't even touched any of that yet..
We have definetly out-done breakfast and need more eggs, but hey! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

Perfection!

Got this recipe off of RecipeZaar.com

Makes about 2 cups

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Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onions
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put margarine in a pot and saute the onions and garlic over med-high heat.
   
   
2. Reduce heat back to medium after onions and garlic have become golden brown.
3. 
   
   

   Make a roux by gradually adding the flour, while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.

   
   
4. 
   
   

   Still stirring, add soy sauce and water to the mixture.

   
   
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
   
   
6. Once the gravy has reached desired thickness, turn off the stove and you are done!
   

    

   *I didn't use onions 'cuz I don't have any so I made sure to add lots of spices (crushed red pepper, italian herbs) to the gravy before serving. I also sauteed a half tube Gimmie Lean Sausage Style in with the garlic and margarine. Tastes delicious. Just waiting on these Trader Joe's square biscuits to come out of the oven and we will eat!